Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Insight | BMW i8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 110.2 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 184.9 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.5 in | -9.8 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 50.8 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3455 lb. | -732 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 11.1 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 61.1 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 32.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 51.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 0.0 in | 33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 75.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 26.8 ft3 |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |
2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i8.